Why is nitrogenous fertilizers not added in soil in which leguminous plants are grown?

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Nitrogenous fertiliser are not required for leguminous plants because the nitrogen fixing bacteria reside in the root nodules of the leguminous plants. These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into soluble nitrogenous compounds.

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